List of lagomorphs described in the 2000s explained

This page is a list of species of the order Lagomorpha discovered in the 2000s. See also parent page Mammals discovered in the 2000s.

Black pika Ochotona nigritia (2000)

The black pika is a new species of pika.

Venezuelan lowland rabbit Sylvilagus varynaensis (2000)

The Venezuelan lowland rabbit is a new species of cottontail rabbit described in 2000, and named Sylvilagus varynaensis. It is the largest and darkest of the Venezuelan rabbits.[1]

Annamite striped rabbit Nesolagus timminsi (late 90s/2000)

The Annamite striped rabbit Nesolagus timminsi was discovered in the mountain forests in Vietnam and Laos. Its existence was first made known as food for sale on a market stall. It is a member of a genus previously only known from the Sumatran striped rabbit (N. netscheri). Since its discovery, the Annamite striped rabbit has been found in many locations throughout Vietnam.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Durant . Pedro . Guevara . Manuel A. . A new rabbit species (sylvilagus, Mammalia: leporidae) from the lowlands of venezuela . Revista de Biología Tropical . March 2001 . 49 . 1 . 369–381 . 11795167 . 10669/26556 .
  2. Web site: Nesolagus timminsi. IUCN Red List. 2006-06-27.